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TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Riker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvin Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kaufman slaps away a takedown attempt from Riker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riker is defended easily by Kaufman.
Riker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaufman did well to prevent Riker getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riker (2) vs (0) Kaufman
Riker is looking for a kimura here.
Kaufman looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman trying to hold on to Riker's head to control him but Riker postures up.
Riker is trying to control. Kaufman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaufman moves into full guard.
Riker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riker drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Riker seems to have locked his on tight now - Kaufman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Riker, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). William Riker!
A very excited looking William Riker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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